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Published on March 19, 2026 - 16:28 GMT

President Trump Ignores Climate Science, but the Law Will Hold Him Accountable: California Files Lawsuit Challenging EPA’s ...

Representing California in the multistate lawsuit, Attorney General Bonta, Governor Newsom, and CARB are joined by the City of Los Angeles, the City and County of San Francisco, and the County of Santa Clara SACRAMENTO — In response to President Donald …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 14:36 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Talks Tariffs, Economic Concerns with Central Valley Business Leaders

MODESTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today hosted business leaders for a roundtable conversation to discuss the impacts of President Trump’s illegal and chaotic tariffs across industries in California. The roundtable in Modesto comes after …

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Published on March 19, 2026 - 03:32 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Seeking to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger

Merger would create a media giant covering 80% of U.S. television households OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside a coalition of eight attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition of Tegna Inc. (Tegna) by Nexstar …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 18:50 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Sounds Alarm on Inhumane Conditions at Adelanto Detention Center

Files amicus brief in support of detainee case seeking end to medical neglect, disability discrimination, and punitive conditions at Adelanto OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of a challenge in L.T …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 15:51 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Calls on EPA to Resume Enforcement Activity

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 12 other attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rescind a new policy that would significantly weaken federal environmental enforcement …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 22:09 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Asks Court to Enforce Order Protecting School Mental Health Grants in Case Against Trump Administration

OAKLAND — As part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a motion asking the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington to enforce its December 19, 2025 order, which required the U.S. Department …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 21:29 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Fix Trump’s Tariff Mess, Refund Americans

Americans were hurt by the President’s illegal actions; they should not be hurt by a clunky refund process OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in sending a letter calling on Congress to take …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 18:43 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Challenges Another Attempt by Trump Administration to Undermine Guidance from Reputable Scientific ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of attorneys general in submitting amicus briefs opposing demands from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeking documentation on clinical guidance published by the Endocrine Society and …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 17:49 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Sponsors Legislation Capping Commissary Prices at Immigration Detention Facilities

SB 941, authored by Senator Padilla and co-sponsored by Immigrant Defense Advocates and California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, advances out of committee OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced his co-sponsorship of Senate …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 16:21 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Honors a Decade of the Gun Violence Restraining Order, Unveils Tools to Help More Communities Use the GVRO ...

SACRAMENTO — Marking 10 years since California’s Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO) law took effect in 2016, California Attorney General Bonta today announced the release of four new publications and resources focused on supporting the use and …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 20:05 GMT

Attorney General Bonta: New Trump Administration Requirements Would Halt Federally Funded Electric Vehicle Charging Deployment

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general and the state of Kentucky in sending a comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), opposing its unlawful proposal that would effectively block …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 19:37 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Notifies Schools and Child Care Providers of New Legal Obligations Relating to Immigration Enforcement ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued two bulletins to notify local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and child care providers in California of their new legal responsibilities under recently enacted state legislation …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 18:14 GMT

Attorney General Bonta: Tax Day is Approaching — Good News, You May Be Able to File Taxes for Free!

Californians, check out these tips to find safe, free, and low-cost ways to file your taxes OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert urging Californians to learn about free or low-cost tax filing options. As Tax Day …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 18:05 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Rejects Trump Administration’s Inadequate Analysis of Oil and Gas Drilling Harms Across California

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted comment letters opposing two draft supplemental environmental impact statements (Draft Supplemental EISs) issued by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that insufficiently evaluate the …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 17:37 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Defend Drinking Water Safety Rule

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (Rule), which strengthened requirements to reduce exposure …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Deny Request to Unlawfully Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Miot v. Trump opposing the Trump Administration’s unlawful efforts to terminate Haiti’s Temporary …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 16:03 GMT

Attorney General Bonta and States Head Back to Court, Continue Fighting for Better Resolution in Live Nation/Ticketmaster Trial

NEW YORK — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement on the resumption of states’ landmark trial against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, to hold the concert giant accountable for harming consumers and the live music …

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Published on March 16, 2026 - 14:31 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Announces Lawsuit to Block Trump Administration’s Unlawful Rollback of Fair Housing Protections

HUD guidance eviscerates enforcement of fair housing laws OAKLAND — Co-leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over …

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Published on March 13, 2026 - 23:01 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposed Expansion of Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans

Catastrophic plans offer minimal coverage and high deductibles, leaving consumers with greater financial risk OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter responding to a …

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Published on March 13, 2026 - 16:01 GMT

California Seeks Court Order Stopping Trump's Illegal Tariffs

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today announced filing a motion to block implementation of President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The …

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